Bruno
Grandsard
For Congress
NY District 10
My pledge to you:
Walk every residential street to listen to voters; only take small contributions; craft pragmatic solutions to local and national issues, using my expertise in economics, climate change, and foreign policy. No drama, no grandstanding.
Issues
Democracy &
Political Reform
The role of money in politics robs our voice, is a leading cause of dysfunction and of our lack of confidence in Congress. Meaningful reforms are key to reverting to a normally functioning democracy. Democrats should lead by example and actively push to institute some of the following reforms, starting with NY State:
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Campaign finance limits in primaries
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Open primaries to independents and other voters
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Rank choice voting in all elections
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A truly independent Redistricting Commission
Climate Change &
Healthy Environment
President Biden’s climate policies are a fantastic first step. Here are some of the policies I propose for a second phase to accelerate the transition while supporting jobs:
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Tie provisions in the tax code to encouraging the transition
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Banks should include energy costs when evaluating loans
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A national plan to cut the use of plastics
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Phase-out non-auto gas-powered engines, starting with leaf-blowers
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School meals should be balanced and based on organic produce
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Farm subsidies should discourage over-application of polluting fertilizers
Affordability
Our fiscal policies tend to focus on short-term needs. I propose addressing ignored problems and trimming wasteful tax breaks to support priorities for New Yorkers:
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Create an independent commission to make Social Security sustainable
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Increase the corporate tax rate from 21% to 25~28% to fund new programs
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Corporate tax break quid pro quo: all should support social, economic and environmental objectives
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Reinstate the SALT tax deduction: its loss is hurting NYS
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Reinstate the highly beneficial child tax credit